Interim Accounting Manager
Take charge of critical accounting functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with this exciting interim opportunity in San Francisco. As an Interim Accounting Manager, you will directly support a thriving leader in the personal and professional alcohol testing industry, ensuring seamless financial operations through November, with the potential for extension. This role demands a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can independently review existing processes, prioritize tasks swiftly, and deliver impactful results in a short timeframe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze existing accounting workpapers, schedules, and processes to assess current objectives and outstanding tasks.
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including overseeing Accounts Payable operations from invoice coding and approvals to payments and reconciliations.
- Lead multi-jurisdiction sales tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance utilizing Avalara.
- Support transaction management within Shopify, including review and reconciliation of e-commerce transactions.
- Oversee AP workflows via Bill.com, troubleshoot discrepancies, and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing clear updates and recommendations to resolve issues efficiently.
- Conduct research and resolve complex accounting, compliance, and transaction-related discrepancies.
- Assist with other accounting projects and initiatives as needed, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
Required Skills:
- Proven accounting management experience, with a strong emphasis on hands-on responsibilities.
- Extensive experience managing multi-jurisdiction sales tax filings.
- Thorough knowledge of full-cycle Accounts Payable processes.
- Proficiency in Avalara, Shopify, Bill.com, and Stripe.
- Ability to independently review documentation, assess needs, and execute tasks accurately.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Strong problem-solving expertise and excellent judgment.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with Canadian sales taxes such as PST, HST, QST, and GST.
- Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction accounting environments.
- Background in e-commerce or technology-focused industries.
- Knowledge of process documentation and process improvement techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Stripe transaction reconciliation.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a managerial capacity.
- Previous experience supporting fast-paced, technology-enabled companies is advantageous.
Other Requirements:
- Location: On-site preferred in San Francisco, but flexible for remote candidates.
- Availability: Immediate start in the week of 09/21, through 11/06, with potential extension.
- Systems: QuickBooks familiarity is a plus.
- This role involves working primarily on-site but can accommodate some remote work based on candidate fit.
Ideal candidates are energetic, communicative, highly independent, and possess a keen eye for detail. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and excel at taking ownership of complex accounting tasks with minimal supervision, this role provides a compelling opportunity to make an immediate impact.
